An energetic professional with 20+ years of full-time employment experience in areas including higher education administration, public relations, community service-learning projects, special event coordination, strategic marketing, media relations, college student services, and leadership of complex projects.

I have worked since 1996 at the University of Wisconsin - Madison (School of Medicine and Public Health 2010-present; University Housing 1999-2010, Wisconsin Union 1996-99). Previously, I was employed at Oscar Mayer on the Hotdoggers VII team of Wienermobile pilots.

My recent volunteer service includes a 2-year term as President of the Cottage Grove PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), a 501c3 nonprofit (2011-13), and Chair of the Cottage Grove Fall Festival for 3 years.

I am married with 2 kids and 1 dog and have lived in Cottage Grove since 1998.